Since Director’s irresistible bid for notice on the Dublin rock circuit was launched in 2005, they have crafted intelligent guitar music that has set them apart from the usual suspects. The band’s genesis saw three Malahide college entrants, guitarist Aherne, bassist Averill, and front man Moloney, playing together, with a few songs already starting to form. They began to take the operation seriously, assuming roles and casting around for a drummer to complete the outfit. Moloney, while studying for his degree in music, made the acquaintance of just such a drummer, classmate Lawlor, whose interests were in harmony with those of the group. Director was complete. A year later, after an arresting sequence of live shows amid growing popularity, Director recorded their debut record, We Thrive On Big Cities, for Atlantic Records.
Their first volley of live shows could not fail to win converts. The sheer speed with which they commanded major-label attention was no fluke. They meant business from the very beginning. Since then their story has been anything but ordinary. We Thrive On Big Cities, which included the hit single ‘Reconnect’, brought Director widespread success in Ireland (well over platinum status sales and a chart presence for 28 weeks after debuting at number two in the album charts ). Director played to packed-out venues across Ireland, and commanded large crowds at their Oxegen festival appearances. Accolades were forthcoming as they won a Meteor award in 2007 while We Thrive On Big Cities picked up a nomination for the coveted Choice Music Prize.
After four months of work on their second album failed to yield what they wanted, Director went to work on getting the definitive version of their album down. The band tracked many parts of the album live, managing to import something of the panache and sensitivity of their live shows into the mix. Barney Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian ), who had worked with the band before, was again happily drafted to mix the album. The final product, I’ll Wait For Sound, the band’s most recent offering is testament to their relentless professionalism and integrity.
Support for this exclusive gig will come from Limerick group Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters. Best pitched as Soundgarden with a smirk, Fox Jaw Bounty Hunters mix shades of dark imagery and heavy sliding but relieve us from too much weathering with dollops of mockery and a good sense of fun to boot. They also have a great love for old school grunge rock and plenty of stoner rock elements. Guest DJ Joan from Rascal Radio will be spinning the tunes in between the live music. This is a non-ticket show and admission will be €8 and this will be on a first come first served basis. For more info check www.myspace.com/finbarhobanpresents or join Finbar Hoban Presents now on Facebook and Twitter for the latest updates and news on upcoming shows.
